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In the near future, smartphones could be charged via photovoltaic cells attached on their back side
The technology used is based on a mineral called perovskite The technology used is based on a mineral called perovskite Photovoltaic cells made of perovskite are lightweight, flexible and can be e...
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The world’s first 100% solar powered 5-star resort proves that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand
It is called ‘the Finolhu Villas’ and is located in the Maldives It is called ‘the Finolhu Villas’ and it is located in the Maldives Designed by the New York based firm Yuj...
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Transforming old reeds into building materials
Researchers and a manufacturing company in the Netherlands have collaborated to establish and refine the process Researchers and a manufacturing company in the Netherlands have collaborated to esta...
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Want to start your own business? Try a plastic recycling workshop!
A 28-year old Dutch has developed machines to recycle plastic, and their blueprints are free on line A 28-year old Dutch has developed machines to recycle plastic, and their blueprints are free onl...
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The most innovative and sustainable office building in the world
It is called ‘The Edge’ and is located in the business district of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands It is called ‘The Edge’ and is located in the business district of Amsterdam...
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Best ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings
Practices with greatest impact on energy conservation are under study Practices with greatest impact on energy conservation are under study Adjusting the thermostat during the winter, turning off...
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Giant sculptures made entirely out of plastic found on our beaches
Time to reconsider the use and end-of-life management of plastic Time to reconsider the use and end-of-life management of plastic All of the sculptures below were created using plastic materials f...
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Ocean simulator helps scientists learn how to harvest tidal energy
It is called FloWave and is able to mimic any point off the coast of Great Britain It is called FloWave and is able to mimic any point off the coast of Great Britain Flowave is a project originall...
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The April Newsletter Issue of TheCivilEngineer is out!
TheCivilEngineer.org is pleased to announce the April issue of our monthly Newsletter! In our April's issue you will find the latest most interesting industry news of interest to Civil Engineers, d...
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Belgium has stopped producing energy from coal burning
The country’s last coal power plant in Langerlo closed at the end of March The country’s last coal power plant in Langerlo closed at the end of March Belgium becomes the seventh EU cou...
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